BC ELF · BC Ministry of Education (Canada)
Engagement with Others, Materials, and the World — printable resources
Fostering curious exploration, active inquiry, and theories about the natural and mathematical world.
- Pre-Nursery (toddlers / infants) · ages 2-3 · 267
- Nursery (preschool / preschoolers) · ages 3-4 · 698
- KG (kindergarten / grade K) · ages 4-6 · 427
This living inquiry centres on children's natural curiosity as they actively explore materials and build theories about their world. Our numeracy, science, and cognitive printables support this hands-on investigation through counting tasks, sorting games, matching sheets, and weather observations. These playful tasksheets encourage young learners to identify mathematical patterns, investigate plants and animals, measure sizes, and solve puzzles, strengthening their cognitive reasoning and observation skills.
ECEs and kindergarten teachers across British Columbia can use these resources to extend children's physical investigations. Pair a sorting sheet with concrete blocks or nature walks in early primary classrooms, letting children group real objects before recording their findings. Rather than emphasising a single correct answer, encourage open dialogue about how materials behave. This responsive strategy honours children's diverse pathways of thinking, fostering sustained engagement and joyful collaborative problem-solving.
Resources for Engagement with Others, Materials, and the World
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 1 — Myself — Interests and Hobbies
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 2 — Functions of My Body Parts
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 3 — Growing Up
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 4 — My Family
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 5 — Our Neighbourhood
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 6 — Feelings and Emotions
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 7 — Our Responsibilities
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 1 — Stars and Constellations
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 2 — Solar System
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 3 — The Earth
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 4 — Movement: Objects That Move
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 5 — Space Vehicles and Astronauts
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 6 — Inventions and Technology
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 7 — Endangered Species and Conservation
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 1 — Continents and Oceans
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 2 — My Country
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 3 — My Country II
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 4 — Wonders of the World
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 5 — Directions
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 6 — Seasons
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 7 — Calendar
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 1 — Self-Expression & Creativity
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 2 — Communication
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 3 — Creative Expression
This alignment is an advisory overlay to support your planning. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with the BC Ministry of Education.